Frequently Asked Questions

CHBMR General Questions

Q: Where is the CHBMR located?

A: Our offices are located in the Don and Marion McDougall Hall on the University of Prince Edward

     Island campus in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in Canada.

Q: Are there any biotech courses offered on Prince Edward Island?

A: Yes. The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) offers several courses, undergraduate and

     graduate, that  focus specifically on Biotechnology. To see a list of these courses click here. In

     addition, UPEI offers an Executive MBA program with a specialized stream in biotechnology.

     Holland College also offers a two year program dedicated to Bioscience Technology.  For a

     program description and how to apply click here.

Q: How can I find out about upcoming events?

A:  Navigate to the CHBMR Events page by clicking on Events in the News and Events drop-down

     menu. A list of past and upcoming events is included on this webpage.

CHBMR Website Questions

Q: How do I create a web account?

A:  Select the Login feature at the top right hand corner of your screen.  Select the Create New

      Account tab.  Any fields marked by a red astrics (*) are mandatory.  Once submitted, your

      password will be e-mailed to you.

CHBMR Service Questions

Q: How do I become a member?

A:  To become a member of the CHBMR you must complete an application form as well as submit

     the required supporting documentation including your resume, a cover letter and a description of

     the nature of your research areas.  For a link to our application form and more detail on the

     required documentation click here.

Q: Who is membership open to?

A:  CHBMR membership is open to those people who work directly or indirectly in the field of

     bioscience or bioscience management, including UPEI researchers, industry, government

     members, non-profit organizations, graduate and postdoc students. For more details about the

     CHBMR's membership categories click here.

Q: Can organizations become members?

A:  At present, the CHBMR does not have a designated category for an Organization membership,

     but the Centre's membership structure is under review.  Currently, individuals are welcome

     to apply for membership.

Q: What are the benefits to becoming a member?

A:  There are multiple benefits to becoming a member of the CHBMR.  Some of those benefits

     include access to UPEI's research databases, affiliation with the Centre on relevant

     funding applications, as well as having access to the Centre's attractive network of people

     residing on and off of Prince Edward Island.

Q: How can my company enter into a collaboration with the CHBMR?

A:  The CHBMR welcomes external collaborations.  If interested please complete our contact form

     describing the nature of the collaboration you are interested in.

Q: How can I enter into a commissioned project with the CHBMR?

A:  The CHBMR lends its services to parties interested in assistance in particular research areas

     such as those described on our Contract Research page.  If you are interested in entering a

     commissioned project with the CHBMR, please contact us with a description of your

     project or to set up a meeting to discuss your project.

Q: What kind of networking opportunities can the CHBMR offer?

A:   The CHBMR offers networking opportunities by hosting events which are structured around a

     keynote speaker and a networking luncheon where members of the biotech sphere who are in

     attendance have the chance to engage one another.  To view descriptions of previous events

     hosted by the CHBMR click here.  With its ever growing contact list the CHBMR is also happy to

     help those who wish to make specific contacts within the industry, both within Prince Edward

     Island and outside through its extensive network.  If there is a specific contact or network that

     you would like to access please contact us.

Q: Who owns the rights to research performed by the CHBMR?

A:  The research conducted by CHBMR under a commissioned project belongs to the company

     that  has hired the Centre.  The research internally completed by the Centre belongs to

     the CHBMR.

Q: Who does the CHBMR work with?

A:  The CHBMR works with members of industry, government, other research centres, and those

     individuals who are interested in the field of Biotechnology.